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Not everyone needs a garden shed. But, if you've no more space on your garage wall for that new leaf rake, if you can't find your potting trowel because it fell behind the kids' bikes, and if your car has that forlorn, neglected look since the brand-new snowthrower moved in last fall, it's time to face the undeniable truth—your outdoor tools need a home of their own.
The design of your garden shed can take any form, from a simple lean-to to a large free-standing building. Ours occupies a modest 6 x 8-ft. area—enough for a variety of tools, but not so large that it dominates a backyard landscape. The straightforward design is easy to expand—up to about 8 x 12 ft.—to suit your storage needs. Before you begin work, contact your local building codes office and find out about necessary permits or other requirements for this type of building.
Our shed uses standard framing techniques and materials. It's sheathed with 1/2-in. C/D plywood and sided with 1 x 6 tongue-and-groove cedar boards. The exterior trim is rough-sawn cedar.
In most cases, a shed of this size will not require an elaborate foundation—it's fine to simply rest the structure on four corner blocks that sit on the ground. Some excavation is inevitable to provide a level and firm base, but there's really no need to dig below the frost line. If the building settles unevenly, simply jack up a low corner and place cedar shims between the corner block and floor framing. We used 7-1/2 x 12 x 16-in. solid concrete blocks at the corners.
To bring light into our shed, we installed 24 x 32-in. barn-sash windows. If you can't find these stocked by a local supplier, something similar can usually be ordered.
Click on link for plans. (Illustration by Eugene Thompson)
Step 1: Site Work
Site Work
Begin by marking out the building's location in your yard. For a structure of this size, it's simplest to build a lightweight frame that's the exact size of the shed, then use the frame to mark the site.
Use 3/4-in.-thick pine to build your frame. Cut the sides to the exact dimensions of the floor, and use one screw in each corner to fasten the sides into a rectangle. Screw a diagonal brace between two sides of the frame to hold it square.
Clear the building site and level any obvious high spots. Place the frame in the site and adjust its position until you're happy with the location of the shed. Drive stakes into the ground to mark each corner, stretch string between them (Photo 1) and then remove the frame.
Use a wooden frame to find the best spot for your shed. Drive a stake at each corner and use string to delineate the site.
Step 2: Site Work
Find the highest corner of the site and excavate for the first foundation corner block. Plan on having 3 to 4 in. of block exposed above grade. Dig out an area several inches wider than the block. Spread 2 or 3 in. of crushed stone in the hole to form a stable base for the block.
Now you're ready to position the first block, aligning its edges with the layout string. Check that the block is level across its length and width, and adjust the crushed stone as required.
Dig a hole for the first block at the highest point in the grade. Add gravel, install the block, align it with the string, and level it.
Step 3: Site Work
Use a long, straight 2 x 4 and level to check the relative height of the second corner, then excavate the site for the block. Check that the second block is level with the first, and add the remaining corner blocks in the same way.
Use a straight 2 x 4 and a 4-ft. level to check that the corner blocks are installed at the same height.
Step 4: Building The Floor
It's a good idea to use pressure-treated lumber for the floor joists. Cut 2 x 6 stock to length for the front and back rim joists, and then lay out the locations of the floor joists on 16-in. centers. Nail joist hangers to the inside surface of each inner joist using 1-1/2-in. joist hanger nails.
After marking joist locations on long front and rear rim joists, install metal hangers with 1-1/2-in. joist hanger nails.
Step 5: Building The Floor
Next, place the inner front and back joists between the corner blocks, and then cut and position the floor joists (Photo 5). Nail the floor joists in place, then attach the outer rim joists to the front and back of the floor frame.
After marking joist locations on long front and rear rim joists, install metal hangers with 1-1/2-in. joist hanger nails.
Step 6: Building The Floor
Compare opposite diagonal measurements of the floor assembly to check that it's square. Nail 3/4-in.-thick plywood to the joists for the shed floor.
After doubling the front and rear joists, add the 3/4-in. plywood floor. Nail it in place with 8d nails spaced about 6 in. apart.
Step 7: Wall Construction
Cut 2 x 6 stock to size for the door and window headers. Use pieces of 1/2-in. plywood as spacers between the 2 x 6s to bring the header assemblies to 3-1/2 in. thick. Nail together the header pieces with 16d common nails.
Cut 2 x 4 stock to length for the wall studs and window and door jack studs. Nail each jack stud to a wall stud with 8d common nails. Build the four corner posts by nailing three 2 x 4 spacers between two studs.
Begin framing the back wall by laying out the stud locations on the top and bottom plates. Then, lay out the framing members on the deck. Nail through the top plate and into the wall members, then secure the bottom plate. Frame the window opening, and nail the second top plate to the wall, keeping its ends back 3-1/2 in. from each end of the wall.
With the back wall framing members cut to length and headers assembled, lay out the pieces on the shed floor and join with nails.
Step 8: Wall Construction
Now compare the opposite diagonal measurements of the wall and adjust the assembly until it's square. Then, apply 1/2-in. plywood sheathing, using 6d common nails spaced about 6 in. apart.
Stand the rear wall, bracing it with 2 x 4s nailed between the wall and the outside floor joists (Photo 8). Nail the bottom plate to the deck so the plywood sheathing is flush with the edge of the deck.
Install 1/2-in. plywood wall sheathing on the framed back wall. Then, raise the assembly and secure it with diagonal braces.
Step 9: Wall Construction
Frame the front wall, but don't apply the sheathing yet. Instead, stand the framed wall and brace it. Position the wall 1/2 in. from the deck edges to allow for the thickness of the sheathing. Then frame the side walls, one at a time, and stand them. Leave the second top plate off the side walls until they are raised. Nail the walls together at the corners, and then cut and install the side wall top plates (Photo 9). Use a level to check that the corners of the building are plumb, and nail temporary diagonal braces to the inside surface of each wall.
Frame and raise the remaining walls without sheathing. After nailing together the corner studs, add the top plates.
Step 10: Wall Construction
Apply the remaining plywood sheathing (Photo 10). At the side walls, keep the plywood 1-1/2 in. down from the top to provide room to nail the gable-end sheathing.
When the framing is in place and the assembly is square and plumb, add the remaining plywood sheathing.
Step 11: Framing The Roof
Use a framing square to lay out the 5-in. pitch on the first roof rafter (Photo 11). Cut out the rafter and use it as a pattern to make the second rafter. Test the first two for proper fit, then trace and cut the remaining rafters.
To find the rafter cutting angle, align the 5- and 12-in. marks on the framing square's legs with the edge of the rafter stock.
Step 12: Framing The Roof
Cut a gusset for each truss from 1/2-in.-thick plywood as shown in the plans. Use a sheet of 3/4-in. plywood as an assembly table, and draw the outline of the roof truss directly on the plywood surface. Align two rafters over the pattern and nail the gusset to the rafters with 1-1/2-in. roofing nails (Photo 12).
Set up a worktable with the outline of the rafter assembly marked. Then, join each pair of rafters with a plywood gusset.
Step 13: Framing The Roof
Toenail the trusses to the front and rear walls with 8d common nails (Photo 13). At the gable ends keep the gussets on the inside faces of the trusses.
Cut 2 x 6 stock to length for the subfascia, and nail the boards to the rafter ends with 16d common nails. Cut and install the gable-end sheathing, and then nail 1 x 6 pine furring over the gable rafters.
Rip cedar stock to width for the front and back soffits and cut it to length. Use 6d galvanized finishing nails to fasten the soffit boards to the rafters and subfascia. Then, install the cedar fascia and rake trim.
Install the plywood roof deck, allowing it to overhang the fascia by 1/2 in. along the eaves. Nail aluminum drip edge to the eaves, and apply roofing felt. Then, install the drip edge along the rake edges.
With all the rafters assembled in pairs, position each pair on the wall top plates and secure by toenailing.
Step 14: Roofing And Siding
Follow the manufacturer's directions for installing the roof shingles.
Use 1/2-in. plywood for the roof deck and cover it with roofing felt. Install shingles following the manufacturer's instructions.
Step 15: Roofing And Siding
Since the tongue-and-groove siding is installed vertically, add 2 x 4 nailing blocks between the studs, about halfway up the wall. Cut and install these nailers by toenailing them between adjacent studs.
If you plan to stain or paint the trim a different color than the shed siding, it's a good idea to finish the roof trim before applying the siding. Cut siding boards to length and begin installing them at a corner of the building. Use galvanized finishing nails to fasten the boards—8d nails for fastening to the 2 x 4 framing and 6d nails for the plywood sheathing (Photo 15). Face nail the first board, but fasten succeeding boards with nails driven diagonally through the tongue so the heads will be hidden. Set the nailheads slightly below the wood surface.
Nail 1 x 6 tongue-and-groove cedar siding in place. Use 8d nails over wall framing and 6d nails when nailing into plywood alone.
Step 16: Windows And Doors
After staining or painting the siding, install the door and window jambs (Photo 16). Nail the jambs directly to the framing, with the outside edge of each jamb flush to the face of the siding. At the windows, slope the sill pieces about 5° toward the outside of the building, add the top jambs, and then cut the side jambs to fit.
Cut stops for the windows from 1 x cedar stock, and install the outer stops with 6d galvanized finishing nails. Then, place a window in each opening and add the inner stops.
Rip door and window trim and shed corner boards from rough-sawn cedar. Cut each piece to length and nail in place.
Cut stock for doorjambs and nail in place. At a window, install the angled sill piece first, then the top jamb, then side jambs.
Step 17: Windows And Doors
Cut siding boards to length for the shed door. Use clamps to pull the boards together, but don't use glue on the joints. Cut the battens for the door, and screw them to the inside surface of the boards.
Hold the door hinges in place and mark the mounting-hole locations. Bore pilot holes and fasten the hinges to the shed. Position the door with a 1/4-in. space on the sides and top, and mark the hinge holes. Bore pilot holes and mount the hinges (Photo 17). Install the door pull and hasp. Cut the doorstops and nail them in place on the top and open-side jamb. Then, stain or paint the windows, door and remaining trim.
We built a ramp from pressure-treated stock to make it easier to wheel a mower or snowthrower into the shed. To build a ramp, use 2 x 6 material spaced about 1/2 in. apart for the ramp deck, and 2 x 4 stock for battens underneath.
Position the door in its opening with a 1/4-in. space at the top and sides. Bore pilot holes for the hinge screws and secure the hinges.


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The Duke of Edinburgh
"Was this page put in by an Indian?"
"Any bloody fool can write one of these thingammys!"
HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Lord Warden of the Royal Privies, Laird of Roxburgh, Selkirk and Peebles, Chief Lunatic of the Duchy of Gloucester, Earl of Doncaster, Lord Privy Racist, Prince of Greece and Denmark (House of Schleswig-Hitler-Sonderburg-Glücksburg), GNVQ, Ba (Hons), ASBO, MAD, is an old and somewhat senile Greek gentleman who happens to be the Prince Regent of Great Britain, and mightily pissed off that he's not in control of the Empire. He is the husband of England's Queen, Elizabeth II, who is also quite pissed off, though she does not demonstrate this as vocally as The Duke. He is officially the highest ranking racist in the country, however he is somewhat ironically an immigrant himself.
Early Life[edit]
Born in Corfu, Greece, HRH Prince Philippos zu Glücksburg of Greece and Denmark managed a small kebab-souvlaki store along with his best mate, Stavros, on a beach on the isle of Lesbos, traditionally the home of lesbianism. Philippos soon realized a career change was in order. After asking advice from his father, Prince Andreas, Philippos decided the only path available to him was to join the British Royal Family and marry one of his cousins. Many Greeks complained that this relative was too distant to marry, but his sisters were otherwise engaged. He arrived in England in 1832 after a brief detour to Australia, where he upset a few locals with his inquiries about spears.
Being now a British royal called Philip, he thought he had better get a British title. He already had 'prince' and 'duke' was the next best. The top duke to be would be Duke of London, but then his missus would be one of his subjects and One couldn't have That. Liverpool was out of the question, because they're always telling jokes and he is scared of ferries. The Scottish capital, Edinburgh, was suggested but, on finding it was near Glasgow, Phil began to tremble. However, on being told that Edinburgh has a great big castle full of men in tattoos, he declared 'That's for me!'
Middle Years[edit]
His really racist period. Here Phil went full-time into baiting other nationalities, pursuing his life long dream of eradicating all those who were different: the black, the oriental, the Scots (unless tattooed), the Welsh, the poor (mixed colours), the poor (any colour), people who don't know him, and anybody who protests against fox-hunting.
He stood as an Independent candidate in the 1983 UK general election in the constituency of Windsor Castle, winning with a majority of 7,453,562. However, he only showed up at the House Of Commons once during his term as MP, in July 1985. He staggered into the chamber while seriously out of order and buggered the Leader of the Opposition with a Lebanese cucumber from Woolworths. This was regarded as rather bad form since he was supposed to be behind the government. Following that, the Duke passed out in the Speaker's lap, a position of which the Speaker promptly took advantage to wild applause from both sides of the House, only to discover that the Duke really is made of motorised plywood. The Duke did not contest the seat again in the 1987 election, so it was handed on a plate to a young economics graduate who loved to have his seat licked by royal corgis.
The Year 2000 and Beyond...[edit]
The new millennium saw a new side to the Duke. With The Queen's millions of pounds to spend, he had many weird and Wonderful ideas. He was once invited to appear on BBC Television Programme Dragon's Den, but turned it down, as he was sure he'd win. His other Ideas included:
- The War in Iraq
- Another Audience with Ken Dodd
- The reformation of Take That
- Condoms for Monkeys
- The End of Global Warming (although many attribute this accolade to Michelle McManus)
- The End of the Human Race (When he dies he hopes to be reincarnated as a killer virus.)
- Pluto
Interests & Charitable Work[edit]
The Duke, or Phil to his friends, is a keen hunter and racist. Nothing gives the Duke more pleasure than hunting Somalian refugees and Southern rednecks through the jungles of Croydon (sort of like that film with Ice-T and Rutger Hauer). The Duke uses a custom double-barrelled Uzi to kill his targets which he fires one handed from the window of his Range Rover.
God Status[edit]
What you are about to read is completely true: The Yaohnanen people in Vanuatu, South Pacific, believe that Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, the consort to Queen Elizabeth II, is a divine being, the pale-skinned son of a mountain spirit and brother of John Frum. According to ancient tales the son travelled over the seas to a distant land, married a powerful lady and would in time return. The villagers had observed the respect accorded to Queen Elizabeth II by colonial officials and came to the conclusion that her husband, Prince Philip, must be the son from their legends. The cult is likely to have been formed sometime in the 1950s or 1960s. Their beliefs were strengthened by the royal couple's official visit to Vanuatu in 1974 when a few villagers had the opportunity to observe the prince from afar. At the time the Prince was not aware of the cult, but the matter was eventually brought to his attention by John Champion, the British Resident Commissioner in Vanuatu between 1975 and 1978. The Resident Commissioner suggested that the Prince send them a portrait of himself. A signed official photograph was duly dispatched. The villagers responded by sending a traditional nal-nal club. As requested the Prince in return sent them a photograph of himself posing with the weapon. Another photograph was sent in 2000. All three photographs are currently kept by Chief Jack Naiva. [1]

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Joshua Waitzkin
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Joshua Waitzkin (born 4 December 1976) is an American chess player, martial arts competitor, and author. He is the subject of a major motion picture, Searching for Bobby Fischer, a movie based on the book Searching for Bobby Fischer: The Father of a Prodigy Observes the World of Chess, by his father, Fred Waitzkin.
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SONSHI.COM Josh Waitzkin Interview Sun Tzu The Art of War and Strategy Site
- My first teachers were street players, guys who would hustle you, get in your head, break you down mentally before they did it over the board.
- Our minds are all different and I believe cultivating a keen introspective sensitivity is absolutely essential in discovering our potential.
- I think we are at our best when we work with our natural eruptions, use them as fuel for the fire.
Onthemat interviewEdit
Josh Waitzkin Interview with Adisa Banjoko On the Mat MMA Fight Shop, 25 January 2008
- I love the play between the conscious and unconscious minds in the creative moment, and for me chess and the martial arts are both about developing a rich working relationship with your intuition.
Quotes about WaitzkinEdit
- Josh writes almost from a position of wonder, a person who admires thunderstorms and violent seas, he ponders the life lessons through which he has progressed, appraises, incorporates and evolves methods to deal with harsh reality and learn to use it to one's own benefit.


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Barack Obama forgot to get Michelle an anniversary gift and couldn't handle Denver's high altitude, which is why he stumbled in his first debate against Mitt Romney, according to "Saturday Night Live." The NBC late-night show also received a visit from Big Bird this week, who weighed in after Romney said he would cut government funding for PBS.
Appearing on Weekend Update, Big Bird said he was groggy because it was seven hours past his bedtime. The iconic children's television character said he found out his name had been dragged into the debate after receiving a million tweets.
"So you're on Twitter," Seth Meyers asked.
U.S. & World
"No, I'm a bird. Tweeting is how we talk," Big Bird said.
He said he felt like he had become famous. But asked to make a political statement, Big Bird declined, saying he didn't "want to ruffle any feathers."
The visit came after Jay Pharaoh channeled Obama once again for "SNL's" opening sketch, and showed the world a preoccupied president, one who let Romney go unchallenged because he was worried about what to get the first lady for their anniversary. He even forgot one of his children's names while he fought off apparent lightheadedness from the Denver air.
Obama did say he wanted to hire "millions and millions" of teachers though. As many as it takes.
The miscues allowed Mitt Romney, played by Jason Sudeikis, to discuss at length his 41-step plan for the country, which included "six abrupt reversals of position and three outright lies."
Moderator Jim Lehrer (Chris Parnell), asked Obama whether he cared to respond to Romney having also taken credit for killing Osama Bin Laden. "No, you two go ahead," Obama said while pondering what was the better anniversary gift: a Denver Broncos sweater, a bathrobe, or a world's greatest mom mug.
Scared at the possibility of a shutdown at PBS, Lehrer, too had other things on his mind. Like Obama, Lehrer let Romney drone on.
Later in the show Sudeikis portrayed MSNBC political talk show host Chris Matthews. Surrounded by 5-hour energy drinks, the livid Sudeikis suggested Obama man-up and get a face tattoo like Mike Tyson. Among the excuses made by Kenan Thompson's Al Sharpton for Obama's debate performance was one that Romney and the president might have switched bodies before the event.
Seth Meyers' "Weekend Update" segment continued the political banter.
"You have to hand it to Mitt Romney, cause President Obama sure did," Meyers said at the beginning of the segment.
He was also critical of Obama's inability to bring up on Romney's "47 percent" comments. "Obama elected to take the high road, forgetting that that road leads to building houses with Jimmy Carter."
Meyers also addressed Romney's vow to pull subsidies for PBS, regardless of his affinity for Big Bird. "It's a surprising threat considering Mitt is such an excellent muppet name," Meyers said.
The Weekend Update host was especially critical of Lehrer for repeatedly allowing Romney and Obama to go over their allotted time on questions during the debate.
"Jim, if that's how long you think two minutes is, your wife is a very lucky woman," Meyers said.
In a winners/losers mini-segment, Meyers hailed Fox News as a winner amid the political fracas and said the news channel must have said after the debate, "I think we can report this exactly the way it happened."
His cynicism was echoed towards the Democratic Party as well. "Is there anything more exciting than Joe Biden thinking it is up to him to get the lead back?" Meyers said. "It's Tebow time."
This week's host was James Bond himself, Daniel Craig, who looked back on his murderous roles over the years and in addition to Bond, played a perverted construction worker and a spaceship captain." Rock mainstays Muse performed "Madness" and "Panic Station."


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I'd heard too many times about how readers can be so disappointed by favorite authors that they'd stopped reading their books. For a long while, before I learned more about the do's and don'ts of good writing, I really enjoyed reading Danielle Steel romances. The problem with too much knowledge is I came to realize her writing was sloppy and repetitive. In how many books did the heroine's lover or husband have to die so she could go searching for a replacement? After deciding not to read any more of Danielle's books, I did try a few times to reverse that decision when I spotted new releases at the library. After all, her books were easy reads, escapism, and it was kind of comforting to know what to expect. That was then. Now I have a huge TBR pile, and don't need to settle for second best.
Danielle Steel has built up an audience and might get away with churning out books that could be better, yet how much is too much before a reader won't buy a book, or will close one without finishing it?
If I'm reading a good story that is told well, I'll forgive an author for a few slipups, whether intentional or otherwise. However, if the slipups start to intrude on my enjoyment and take me out of the story, I won't waste time reading dredge. Like I mentioned before, there are too many quality books waiting to be read.
What author errors won't I forgive? Here are some of them:
- Unclear and/or wrongly placed point of view changes, sometimes even in the same paragraph. I need to know who I'm rooting for and when.
- Author intrusion of his or her point of view, unless it's a memoir. Don't tell a reader what to think.
- A multitude of spelling errors. I expect a few in a book, but not tons of them. Someone said ten were normal, but that seems a lot. If I spotted five, I'd have to be very interested in a book to keep reading.
- Characters that do stupid things that don't make sense; such as heroines who deserve to die because they go out of their way to put themselves in danger when a safe solution is apparent.
- Characters introduced near the end of a mystery for the sole purpose of solving a crime. Where did that person come from? All of a sudden he or she did it. What a letdown.
Forever Young: Blessing or Curse is about a 55 year old widow who turns 24, and may not live to regret it.
All four of Morgan's books are on kindle and other electronic formats.
Morgan is an active blogger and networker. Her personal blogspot is:
Also, catch Morgan on Facebook and Twitter.


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Handling the Census Handheld DebacleBy Faisal Hoque Print
Poor management, not poor technology, will cause the government to spend an additional $3 billion for the next census.
Carlos Gutierrez, secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce, recently shared to a Congressional panel that the U.S. Census Bureau will drop plans to use handheld computers to help count Americans for the 2010 census, increasing the cost for the decennial process by as much as $3 billion.
The total cost of the 2010 census is expected to reach between $13.7 billion and $14.5 billion. The bureau had planned to use handheld devices from Harris Corp., but the switch fell behind because of scheduling and performance problems. Cost overruns helped derail the plan.
Technological advancements in census taking isn't just a nice thing, but an imperative. It took seven years to complete the 1880 census, and by the time 1890 rolled around the population had swelled by 12 million. Something had to be done, and a statistician named Herman Hollerith did it. He invented a tabulating machine that could read punch cards and a device to rapidly punch the cards. The 1890 census was finished two years quicker, and many millions of dollars were saved. A company Hollerith launched to sell his inventions later evolved into IBM.
In short, the only way the federal government can take an efficient inventory of the citizenry is through the innovative use of technology.
Flash forward to 2008, and once again the Census Bureau is looking to innovative technology to streamline its work. This time a handheld electronic device to replace the paper its canvassers use when they call on those who don't return their forms.
But technology is not the real problem. "This is a management problem. It's an organizational problem," Gutierrez told a Senate oversight committee.
Are you surprised?
Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), ranking member of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, isn't.
"This committee is unfortunately no stranger to tales of federal projects and contracts that have gone awry, often at a heavy cost in taxpayer funds," she said. "Far too often, the results of these projects seem to follow a similar pattern."
Collins listed the usual culprits: poorly defined initial requirements and an inability or unwillingness of management to control "requirements creep" or cost overruns.
Something larger than poor project management is at work, however -- it is the failure of top management in the bureau to assess and mitigate the risks inherent in such a major project. The leadership seemed to have its head buried comfortably in the sand.
"It should be noted that the problems with this contract seemed apparent to everyone except the Census Bureau," said Sen. Tom Coburn (D-Okla.).
In other words, the problem goes all the way to the top, as these things typically do.
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Kemah is a city on the Gulf Coast of Texas. The boardwalk is a popular destination for people in the Houston area. The best time to come if you want to relax is during the week, but if you have kids and want them to be able to play in the fountains and things, come on the weekends.
In the mid-1990s, Landry's Restaurants bought the all the property along the south side of the Clear Creek channel. It was then rebuilt with a theme-park atmosphere and the energy in Kemah increased dramatically. All the boardwalk restaurants are chains owned by Landry's, and all the smaller shops lease space. Limited parking is free. There are plenty of other independent shops through the town, back off the boardwalk.
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By Car[edit]
Kemah is small enough to travel on foot or bike, but most people get there by car. From IH-10 in Baytown (east of Houston), turn south on TX-146. Kemah is just past the second or third very tall bridge. From Houston or Galveston, go towards the other on IH-45. Turn east on FM-517. Continue straight on FM-2004 until it ends in Kemah at TX-146 (if you accidentally "turn right" and stay on FM-517, just keep on going to TX-146 then turn left - you're only a couple of miles down the road).
By Boat[edit]
Kemah Harbor Marina offers transient docking services for $1 per foot. Slips up to 30' are almost always available, 30-50' boats should call in advance.
Don't drink the Water Galveston Bay advisory- no animal shall be eaten within a 250 mile proximity of Galveston Bay / Trinity Waterareas. San Jacinto Waste Pits- The primary hazardous substances documented at the Site are polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and polychlorinated dibenzofurans. Dioxin concentrations as high as 41,300 parts per trillion have been found in soil and sediment samples collected from the Tract's disposal pit areas and from river sediments near the Tract. Sediments contaminated with high levels of dioxin have been found in the San Jacinto River both up-river and down-river from the Tract. The complete nature and extent of the contamination will be delineated during the Remedial Investigation.
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Due to the small size of the town there is no public transportation. Taxis are available, and plenty of parking is available.
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There is one CORE skateshop in the Clear Lake area. It's right across from the boardwalk in Kemah in the Target shopping plaza, behind the Chili's.
There are several marinas that offer various yachting services. Consider chartering a sailboat for half a day, or looking into a weekend-long sailing certification course.
The area is renowned for its fishing. Red Drum are a popular hunt, as are croaker, flounder, and trout.
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Worst year in decades for endangered elephants
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — It's been a disastrous year for elephants, perhaps the worst since ivory sales were banned in 1989 to save the world's largest land animals from extinction, the wildlife trade monitoring network TRAFFIC said Thursday.
A record number of large seizures of elephant tusks represents at least 2,500 dead animals and shows that organized crime – in particular Asian syndicates – is increasingly involved in the illegal ivory trade and the poaching that feeds it, the group said.
Some of the seized tusks came from old stockpiles, the elephants having been killed years ago. It's not clear how many elephants were recently killed in Africa for their tusks, but experts are alarmed.
TRAFFIC's elephant and rhino expert Tom Milliken thinks criminals may have the upper hand in the war to save rare and endangered animals.
"As most large-scale ivory seizures fail to result in any arrests, I fear the criminals are winning," Milliken told The Associated Press.
Most cases involve ivory being smuggled from Africa into Asia, where growing wealth has fed the desire for ivory ornaments and for rhino horn that is used in traditional medicine, though scientists have proved it has no medicinal value.
"The escalation in ivory trade and elephant and rhino killing is being driven by the Asian syndicates that are now firmly enmeshed within African societies," Milliken said in a telephone interview from his base in Zimbabwe. "There are more Asians than ever before in the history of the continent, and this is one of the repercussions."
All statistics are not yet in, and no one can say how much ivory is getting through undetected, but "what is clear is the dramatic increase in the number of large-scale seizures, over 800 kilograms (1,760 pounds) in weight, that have taken place in 2011," TRAFFIC said in a statement.
There were at least 13 large seizures this year, compared to six in 2010 with a total weight just under 1,000 kilograms (2,200 pounds).
In the most recent, and worst, case Malaysian authorities seized hundreds of African elephant tusks on Dec. 21 worth $1.3 million that were being shipped to Cambodia. The ivory was hidden in containers of handicrafts from Kenya's Mombasa port. Most large seizures have originated from Kenyan or Tanzanian ports, TRAFFIC said.
Fifty elephants a month are being killed, their tusks hacked off, in Tanzania's Selous Game Reserve, according to the Washington-based Environmental Investigation Agency.
With shipments so large, criminals have taken to shipping them by sea instead of by air, falsifying documents with the help of corrupt officials, monitors said.
Milliken said some of the seized ivory has been identified as coming from government-owned stockpiles – made up of confiscated tusks and those of dead elephants – in another sign of corruption.
"In 23 years of compiling ivory seizure data … this is the worst year ever for large ivory seizures. 2011 has truly been a horrible year for elephants," said Milliken.
Rhinos also have suffered. A record 443 rhino were killed this year in South Africa, according to National Geographic News Watch.
That surpassed last year's figure of 333 dead rhino despite the government deploying soldiers to protect them this year in its flagship Kruger National Park. There, 244 of the rhino were killed in 2011, National Geographic reported this week. That figure is expected to rise before the end of the year. Kruger has more than 10,000 white rhinos and about 500 black rhinos. South Africa is home to 90 percent of the rhinos left on the continent.
Africa's elephant population was estimated at between 5 million and 10 million before the big white hunters came to the continent with European colonization. Massive poaching for the ivory trade in the 1980s halved the remaining number of African elephants to about 600,000.
Following the 1989 ban on ivory trade and concerted international efforts to protect the animals, elephant herds in east and southern Africa were thriving before the new threat arrived from Asia.
A report from Kenya's Amboseli National Park highlighted the dangers. There had been almost no poaching in the park, which lies in the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro, for 30 years until a Chinese company was awarded the contract to build a highway nearby two years ago. Amboseli has lost at least four of its "big tuskers" since then.


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Broadcasting veteran Tony Blackburn is to be honoured with a lifetime achievement prize at this year's Radio Academy Awards - for the second time.
The 71-year-old BBC Radio 2 presenter is being recognised with the Gold Award at the annual event to mark his 50th year in broadcasting.
Blackburn - who was famously the launch host for Radio 1 - was previously given the title a quarter of a century ago to mark his 25 years on air and he becomes the first person to be honoured twice.
Award organisers said the 50th anniversary "could not go unrecognised" and granting him a double was a salute to not only his longevity but also his love of radio and commitment as he still regularly works a six-day week for the BBC and in the commercial world.
Chairman of the awards committee John Myers said: "Tony Blackburn is not only loved by his listeners, but also by his fellow broadcasters right across the UK. He has become an icon of British broadcasting with a commitment to and a love for radio that remains unmatched by just about anyone in the medium today."
Blackburn, the host of Radio 2's Pick Of The Pops since 2010, said: "I am truly honoured to be receiving the Gold Award for the second time in my career. I can only assume the Academy thought I'd be dead by the time my 50th anniversary came around and wouldn't have to worry about me.
"Ever since I joined Radio Caroline in July 1964 I have made a living out of my passion. Being a radio presenter, in my opinion, remains the greatest job in the world.
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Revlon was kind enough to pass these nails on to me - thanks Revlon, and I passed them on to a reader and fellow blogger who kindly tested this product, thanks Mrs. Young Fashions.
She was all set for an evening of fun in NYC, so she prepared by snapping these snazzy nails in place. Although she hadn't worn fake nails in quite some time, she quickly got into the grove again as she effortlessly applied these dazzling nails.
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"I hear some people in the press might have questions about the CFP Board's definition of fee-only and other compensation," Michael Branham, FPA's 2013 president, said to laughter during the Q&A portion of a lunchtime meeting on Sunday between the Financial Planning Association's leadership and members of the press.
"Is the fee-only definition from the CFP Board practical?" Branham rhetorically asked. "After all, NAPFA's and the CFP Board's definitions conflict."
He noted that FPA "supports the right" of the CFP Board to "do what they did" in disallowing certain planners from calling themselves fee-only, "but we agree with [CFP Board CEO] Kevin Keller's call for a broader conversation on the topic."
Referencing another recent controversy involving the CFP Board, continuing education and the announcement in March that the board is thinking of becoming a CE provider, Branham said it would be as if "the referees start playing the game."
"They set the rule and want to play," he said. "We're afraid it will hurt the reputation of the CFP mark, but we agree that the quality of continuing education must be high and must be maintained."
He added that a continuing education task force will be convened, headed by FPA member Dan Moisand.
Responding to questions at the press conference, the CFP Board released a statement calling the FPA a "strong partner" of the Board, "working with us to advocate important policy positions." On the CE issue, the statement says that the Board is "very well aware" of the FPA's concerns, that "we fully heard all of FPA's concerns" and that the CFP Board "has made no decision on the CE issue and it will not be considered" by the CFP Board's Board of Directors "until its November meeting, at the earliest."
In addition to the those controversies around the CFP Board, the FPA leadership at the press conference in Orlando at FPA Experience 2013 discussed major initiatives announced a day earlier during the conference's kickoff presentation.
The first was the establishment of the FPA Research and Practice Institute to conduct original research to help planners with practice management.
"The evolution of the planning profession, the increasing nature of regulation, fast-paced growth in technology and increasing need to identify quality personnel can make it challenging to achieve the desired professional and business goals," said Lauren Schadle, executive director and CEO of FPA. She added that the first release of the research will be a practice management study performed in collaboration with Advisor Impact, which surveyed 2,500 respondents.
The second was the announcement of a new website for the organization for both planners and the public. It will debut next month with a soft launch and will feature a personal dashboard for each FPA member.
"We're made a significant investment in technology," Schadle added, noting a virtual form of FPA Experience 2013 will be available to attendees of the live event for three months.
She added that since becoming CEO, she has been working hard to implement the organization's strategic business plan, which focuses on four core services: professional education, business success, advocacy and community.
"I put a strong staff together to help me do it," she noted.
"Many members of FPA have small shops," Paul Auslander, FPA's 2013 chairman, said. "We have the resources to help them create a profitable and successful business, which takes time. I'm constantly looking at how to do it better. The research we announced is cutting-edge."
Noting his passion is advocacy, he said the FPA's Florida chapter met with legislators in Tallahassee three weeks earlier, along with the Florida governor's chief of staff. "When we go in they look up from their desks and say, 'What do you want?'" Auslander said. "We say, 'We don't want anything.' We don't want anything other than to educate them. We are a resource for legislators and we are proud of that in Florida. It's now happening in other states as well."
He said the organization has 23,000 members and 90 chapters.
Branham pointed to the growing international recognition of the need for financial planning, noting that he just returned from Moscow, where 80% of financial planners are women. He also said he spoke with planners in Japan, where financial planning is "alive and well."
He also noted the effectiveness of the Coalition for Financial Planning, a collaborative advocacy effort among FPA, the National Association for Personal Financial Planning and the CFP Board of Standards.
"We have encouraged regulators to pass a uniform fiduciary standard and supported Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., in her bill to raise the funding of the SEC to help them in their mission," he said. "Between the three organizations there are 75,000 planners."
2013 President-elect Janet Stanzak began her prepared remarks by noting the importance of supporting the CFP mark.
"Medicine has the MD; law has the JD and accounting has the CPA," she argued. "We believe in rallying behind one mark, and that is the CFP."
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OCEAN CITY – It has been a wild six weeks for Christy Freeman, who was released from jail yesterday after a first-degree murder charge was dropped by State's Attorney Joel Todd.
Freeman, an Ocean City business owner, resident and mother of four, went from facing life in prison in late July to a free woman yesterday afternoon after a Grand Jury did not return an indictment because a Maryland Medical Examiner found there was no "life" in the fetus she admitted to letting die in a toilet in 2004.
The following is a timeline of key events over the last six weeks leading up to this morning's news conference in Snow Hill.
– July 26: Around 1 a.m., Ocean City EMTs and police responded to a 911 call from Freeman's Sunset Drive residence where she was treated for abdominal pain, vomiting and severe bleeding from her vaginal area. Freeman was transported to Atlantic General Hospital where doctors determined she was pregnant through testing, but she continued to deny every being pregnant.
Freeman was then transported to PRMC in Salisbury where physicians discovered a placenta and a severed umbilical cord, but there was not a fetus in the womb. Freeman continued to deny ever being pregnant, but relented upon questioning by an OCPD detective and told police she had given birth to a stillborn, malformed fetus at her home and had flushed it down the toilet.
– July 27: Armed with a search and seizure warrant for the residence, OCPD detectives discovered the body of a male fetus wrapped in a towel in a cabinet under the bathroom vanity. Upon further investigation, OCPD detectives discovered the remains of two more fetuses wrapped in plastic bags and stored in a trunk in Freeman's bedroom.
On the afternoon of July 27, detectives obtained a search and seizure warrant for a recreational vehicle parked in the driveway of the residence, and investigators discovered the remains of another fetus wrapped in a plastic bag, bringing the total to four dead fetuses discovered in and around the property.
– July 27-29: Based on the information provided to them by Freeman herself, and the fact cadaver dogs indicated there could be more remains in and around the property, OCPD detectives solicited the help of FBI forensic investigators to help with the excavation of a vacant lot adjacent to the property.
– July 30: FBI forensic investigators working with the OCPD detectives began the tedious process of clearing the vacant lot in preparation of the search for more remains.
On the afternoon of July 30, Freeman appeared in District Court in Ocean City for a bond review dressed in a blue prison jumpsuit with handcuffs and leg irons. Despite Freeman's pleadings to let her out on bond so she could begin clearing her name, Judge Daniel Mumford ordered her held without bond.
Later that day, a press conference was held at the crime scene during which is was revealed the state medical examiner had determined the first fetus was stillborn and was about 26 weeks old, which made it eligible for murder prosecution under Maryland's viable fetus statute.
– On Tuesday, July 31, the complicated excavation of the vacant lot continued while more information on the case continued to trickle out.
– By Wednesday morning, Aug. 1, no evidence was discovered at the vacant lot and the FBI pulled up stakes and turned the investigation back over to the OCPD.
By Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 1, the physical investigation in and around the residence was completed and the crime scene was released, meaning Freeman's longtime boyfriend Ray Godman and their four children were free to move back into their home if they desired.
– Aug. 2: Authorities reveal Freeman in an interview on July 27 confessed she gave birth to twins sometime in 2004 and admitting allowing the first child to die in the toilet. The admission pushed Todd to abruptly drop the first-degree murder charges against Freeman for the stillborn child she had on July 27 and instead filed first-degree murder charges against her for the death of the twin in 2004.
– Aug. 20: A scheduled preliminary hearing in Ocean City District Court was postponed and rescheduled for early October.
While confirming a grand jury heard aspects of the case the week prior, Worcester County State's Attorney Joel Todd assured The Dispatch no indictment had been handed down as of yet. When asked specifically if there was a sealed indictment pending the result of the Medical Examiner's report, Todd said there was not. Although the veteran prosecutor was guarded when speaking to a reporter, Todd said, "I have not asked for an indictment [in this case] and therefore no indictment has been issued."
– Sept. 19: State's Attorney Joel Todd informs Ocean City District Court Judge Daniel Mumford, who recently worked for Todd as a prosecutor, the charges against Freeman have been dropped as a result of the grand jury refusing to issue an indictment in the Freeman case. Todd said the Maryland Medical Examiner could not find there was "life" in the body of a fetus found in the house in August that dates back to 2004.
Later on Wednesday, Freeman is released from jail but does not stay in her Sunset Drive house. In a conversation with The Dispatch, Freeman expresses excitement about being free and a desire to share her side of the story and clear up the questions surrounding the case. Freeman's camp hints multiple lawsuits will be followed against authorities as a result of her treatment in this case.
– Sept. 20: Todd holds a morning press conference explaining his decision to not prosecute the case. Freeman's camp is expected to release a statement after Todd's press conference.
For a complete recap of the day's events, see The Dispatch tomorrow.


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When you get angry, throwing something at a wall is always the got-to solution that never works. Well, it might work at making you feel better for that split second before the horror sets in and components scatter across the floor.
At uni, I once split a phone in half by chucking at a wall for reasons that, I must admit, I don't entirely remember. There may have been alcohol involved and it may have had more to do with my clumsy thumbs than the phone. In any event, my poor (and new, at the time) LG Cosmos did not survive, and split clean in two. I regretted it once I found myself searching for a cheap beater phone on eBay, but at the time, it was cathartic. At least I imagine it was.
How about you? I can't be the only (stupid, impulsive) one. Have you busted game controllers, shattered phone screens, summoned a burst of hulk-like rage to up and launch an entire monitor across the room? Or are you a zen master, completely in control of your periodic urges to smash smash smash?
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Well, if you made it through September, God in the heavens must have a plan for you! We as humanity have just been through one of the most intense karmic clearing cycles ever experienced in recent times. The 9 of September brought about sweeping change and upheaval, clearing the deck of that which we no longer need to carry on with in our lives.
Now we have arrived in the new energy field of October, and the number 10 represents issues of authority, self worth, and a willingness to fight for what is right. This "fight" will actually be more internal than external, because one of the emotional scripts we will be dealing with is "Learned Helplessness" That's a big one! Learned helplessness is a negative behavior often instilled during childhood, taking root when our brilliant ideas for change, evolution, and a happy life experience were squelched because of parental or negative environmental factors. You may have dearly wanted to learn to play the piano as a child, with visions of playing professionally someday, and one of your parents came along and said, "Who do you think you are, there's no time or money for such things in this household!" Splat! There goes your dream, and through this type of relentless conditioning you began to believe the only thing you could aspire to is being a secretary in the typing pool (old expression, I know everything is computerized now!").
Since you know that I am such a fan of film, check out the 1988 movie "Working Girl" starring Melanie Griffith and Harrison Ford. It is a perfect illustration of breaking free from the ancestral programing, and since nobody needs anymore bad news right now, I'll let you know it has a happy ending.
Looking again to the 10 of October, it is interesting to note that 10 represents the bones and skeletal structure. As you are experiencing the idea, "I need to stand up for myself!", you will likely be feeling shifts in your spine and back. The very basic Sun Salutation series will help you to connect with your original self, and begin to open up areas of your body that have been held captive by emotional congestion. We all need to do something which is both easy and yet powerful. Intensely over-disciplining your life will only create stress and breakdown. Choose a kind, gentle and consistent routine of spiritual practice, and leave everything else on the altar of prayer.
Speaking of prayer, the "Har Ji, Har Har Har Har Har Ji" chant on the CD Change is an especially beautiful sound current, as "Ji" means Soul, and this vibration will help to guide you out of the maze of frustration which many people are experiencing. You need to be able to sense the way out of the maze through your intuitive awareness. Remember, the problem can never be solved at the level of the problem. Now is the time to break the karmic cycle by blending your physical being with this uniquely magical sound current.
The number 10 represents issues of authority and control, and nearly everyone will have a confrontation this month with a dominating force. It could be as simple as someone cutting you off in traffic, and flipping you "the finger" to see if you'll go for the bait and chase after them. Don't do it! These dramas can also play themselves out in the office, home, and crowded public places. Because people have been going through so much stress this year, there will be the tendency for someone to snap, and say, "That's it, I'm not taking this crap anymore!" You definitely don't want to be in their physical or verbal line of fire when this happens, so tread lightly and carry a big aura.
Or, quoting from our Tibetan friends, "The best armor is to stay out of range." Switching to the light and bright octave of possibility, now is the time to ask yourself the question, "What is my breakthrough vision for the New Year?" Yes folks, it's not too early to create a vision for yourself in 2013. Something as simple as projecting, "All my relationships are in harmony and balance." or, " I am a radiant, creative force in the Universe." would be a good place to start. Remember, no "Suzy TaskMaster" list! Kind and gentle visioning from your heart and Soul.
As we approach the 12-21-2012 cosmic time-clock shift, our thoughts are having the ability to manifest more quickly. This can be for positive or negative, depending on the level of consciousness. Have you ever heard the expression, "He's his own worst enemy." Typically this refers to a person who relentlessly creates suffering in their life through destructive patterns of thought and behavior.
We as a humanity now have the ability to change the script. If a soap-opera actor becomes tired of the same old shallow, mindless dialogue in the script, there is the option to say, "This is not me, and I'm not doing this anymore!" Draw a line in the sand against continuing in patterns of activity that suffocate your Soul. Breathe deep, and know there is a way out. As Yogi Bhajan has said, "The only way to save yourself is to change the trend of your mind. You shall lose if you will not change. Change for the better. Change for the best. Change is inevitable. Nobody can escape this change."
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Today's lineup
Furcal, SS
Lofton, CF
Nomar, 1B
Drew, RF
Kent, 2B
Aybar, 3B
Cruz, LF
Martin, C
Sele, P
The team has won a season-high six consecutive games, during which they've outscored their opponents, 48-11. They've won eight of their last nine and 14 of their last 17 games to raise their record to 26-20, the first time they have been six games over .500 since May 14, 2005 when they were 21-15.
Also, the team has not swept a six-game homestand since May 9-15, 1994 when it took three games from the Astros and Padres at Dodger Stadium. Last year, the Dodgers had a five-game homestand sweep over the Giants and Padres from April 12-17.
Equally as impressive is that the Dodgers have won their last six series dating back to May 5. This marks the first time they've won six straight series since June 29-July 20, 2004.
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good lineup but would rather have ethier over cruz but the rest is good. the only thing is it is time for Martin to have a day off. He has done great but he needs a day soon.
I'd like to see Ethier in there too, but even he's going to require a day off every now and then. We've got to keep the bench players sharp and this is a good way to do that. More importantly, with the extra day off tomorrow, why hasn't Martin been given the day off today? I guess his age makes it an easier decision.
Also… is Alomar Jr. hurt? If so, nobody's saying anything about it. Could this be the reason Martin's caught 16 of the 17 games he's been with the big club?
Grady is doing a great job mixing up the lineup. I agree with the others Ethier IS the everyday leftfielder the lineup is better with him in it. Great defense, but watch Cruz tonite, he will prove Grady to be a mastermind.
Whoa… Frank McCourt has jus finished visiting with Vin Scully for an inning and a half! This is unprecedented. He's proud of the way the organization is performing, and especially the mix of having the young players being taken under the wings of the veterans. Very cool indeed, but his main message was to thank the fans for the support they've given the club thus far. A real class act!!
Keep streaking! That's seven. I'll be in DC Friday, hopefully watching #8.
Hey folks, I mainly follow AL baseball, but purchased an mlb.tv account and have really been enjoying the Dogers games over this past stretch. It's great to see Aaron Sele pitching this well! I recall his days with Boston and really liked his stuff. I know he had an off year with the Mariners last season, so I hope this trend continues for him (and you) this year. Cheers!
WHAT A GAME !! WHAT A WIN STREAK !!! I agree Martin needs a rest, he's running on pure adreiline and probably doesn't know he needs rest. It's a long season and we need this guy for the long run. Unless Sandy Alomar is hurt I would think Grady will rest Martin tomorrow.
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The word "friend" is probably laden with as many nuances of meaning as the word "love." After all, we have a wide variety of people in our lives that we might by some definition call friends, and we have a host of people to whom we attach some semblance of love.
Some people are friends by virtue of proximity, meaning you see them at exercise class every week or you see them sitting in the same pew at church on Sunday's, you exchange a few pleasantries, learn each other's names, and are in some measure, friends.
Some people are the lifelong buddies of days gone by. They know everything about you, or at least who you once were. Sometimes they remember things you had long ago forgotten, and actually wish they would forget too, when their old information about you no longer fits who you are today. Still, these are the people who are gold, the ones carved with lasting memories, the ones who remain in your heart forever and no time or distance can break the bond.
Then, there are the current friends, the "real" friends, the ones who lift your spirits when life turns upside down, or who catch you off center and make you laugh in spite of yourself. These are the inner circle friends, the ones who have permission to enter the sacred spaces of your heart and who safely and lovingly remind you of all that is good. These are the friends as Albert Schweitzer once said who are near when a light goes out. He said, "Sometimes our light goes out but is blown into flame by another human being. Each of us owes deepest thanks to those who have rekindled this light."
No matter what lens you use to see the friends who surround you, they are all important. They all remind you that every experience in life is more beautiful when it is shared with a friend, with someone we love. Give a warm shout to your friends today and thank them for being such a wonderful part of your life.


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How awful is awful? Or then again so far as that is concerned what amount of sugar is there in sweetness, truly? Maybe we infrequently stop to think. Awful or great are pretty much outright to us, and we frequently shun examining further into their causes. Individual wellbeing is one region be that as it may, which we don't leave to risk. So for what reason would it be a good idea for us to not do likewise about our money related and financial wellbeing?
At the point when I talk about 'our' budgetary and financial wellbeing, it is widely inclusive, from individual account to the economy of the nation at the large scale level. Give us a chance to permit ourselves a look around the current monetary happenings.
· The economy of the nation is getting hammered. The financial essentials are in a lamentable condition.
· The rupee is in a condition of unhindered free-fall and expansion is climbing quicker than a meteorite.
· GDP development is encountering strife and corporate execution is, best case scenario normal.
· The financial exchange is unsure and drowsy and is encountering tremors from time to time.
· The business circumstance isn't at all reassuring as there has been no matter how you look at it occupation cuts all around.
· EMIs' are moving couple with swelling and fuel costs like an extravagance thing.
So what does one do about the economy? Despondency? Dive into the profundities of supreme cynicism?
Or on the other hand should we perseveringly investigate the silver linings around the unfavorable billows of melancholy. Newton's third law of movement "each activity has an equivalent and inverse response" is something which can rouse us to search for the great advancing after the awful. Give us a chance to take a gander at some potential improvements which can bring back the times of "India Shining" to our economy.
I. Great Monsoon: A great storm is a prelude to the possibility of a decent gather. An abundant yield crate will facilitate the weight on nourishment costs and help nourishment swelling to discover its feet. This will apparently prompt a fillip in financial development.
II. Worldwide Economy: US economy is gradually walking back to regularity and the European economy has additionally turned around in the wake of keeping individuals around the world on tenterhooks. This is reflected in the grins showing up over the IT part and the exporters are sharing the grin as well, because of better prospects for sends out.
III. China's Slowdown: China has been the leader in speculation fuelled development. Gradually the theory of probability has started to get up to speed with this worldwide mammoth and there is a stamped stoppage in its development design. This has cleared the phase for the dispatch of a development potential which is more shopper driven and the immediate aftermath of this marvel is the conditioning of the costs of customer items. This will no uncertainty expedite grins the essences of the incomparable Indian customer as well.
IV. Oil Prices: Petroleum costs have been the absolute most perplexing component in the general monetary emergency. Arrangement creators maybe would offer anything to cause this deviation to evaporate. Maybe their desires have been allowed. Enhancements in the extraction techniques for shale gas have prompted the decrease in the reliance on oil by the US. The regular result of such an occasion is the revision of the worldwide oil costs, in this way facilitating the weight on the administration's appropriation bill leaving more cash for other formative work.
V. Administration Change: One of the significant concerns communicated by the financial experts and the industrialists is on the clumsy treatment of the monetary circumstance by the administration prompting this tightrope circumstance. Another system could maybe acquire new thoughts and activities to make the economy pivot and become a most powerful substance among the worldwide economies. A deliberate exertion from all quarters will acquire gains for the economy and with the decisions gravitating toward individuals have enough motivation to be hopeful about the eventual fate of the Indian economy.
There is no lock without a key. There is no issue without an answer. Give us a chance to overcome this financial issue with incredible certainty.


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Your college student is coming home for his first real visit since he headed off to college. You're excited – but also a bit nervous about what to expect. You know that he has changed – increased independence and responsibility are goals of the college experience. But you may not be sure how this increased independence will affect your relationship. Your college student is probably nervous, too. He can't wait to come home to show off his new found independence, but he's not sure how he will fit in with the family now.
The first step in a successful visit with your student may be simply anticipating that things will be different, and possibly awkward. You will need to get to know some new aspects of your student. You may need to negotiate some ways of behaving and some expectations. As has so often been the case throughout this process, brushing up on your listening skills and your patience will go a long way. Here are a few suggestions that may help to ease the experience for everyone.
- Even before your student heads home, ask him whether there is anything you should know before he comes. Are there going to be any new tattoos or piercings? Any radical physical changes? If your student has expressed his independence by piercing something, or shaving his head, or dying her hair purple, you may want time to prepare yourself (and your family) before she walks in the door.
- Let your student know if there are any changes he should expect when he comes home. Has a younger sibling moved into his room? Have you repainted the living room a new color? Is there a new puppy? Help him to adjust his expectations.
- Ask your student before she comes home whether she will need to schedule any appointments while she is home. Does she need to see the dentist or eye doctor or doctor? Does she have plans to leave for a few days to visit her roommate? Know ahead of time whether you need to work around special dates or appointments.
- If your student is planning to work while he is home on vacation, remember that you will need to consider his work schedule as you plan activities. Ask whether he is able to find out his work schedule prior to coming home.
- Try not to over schedule your student's time while he is home. He will need some time to sleep and rest. He will want some time to simply do nothing. He will want to connect with friends. It is reasonable to expect him to be involved with some family activities, but be sure to allow time for him to have for himself.
- Make an appointment with your student for an open discussion about potential issues that may come up while he is home. Plan to sit down as early in the visit as possible to address things before they become problems. This may be the single most important thing that you can do to make the visit go smoothly. A discussion about curfew and expectations is one thing that many students worry about. It may not be reasonable to expect your student, who has been able to come and go at will while at school, to step back into the curfew she had in high school. On the other hand, it may not be reasonable for your student to expect you to be comfortable not knowing when she is coming in or where she is going. Talk it out. Let her know your absolute bottom line. Be ready to compromise. Talk about your comfort level. Let her talk about her expectations. You may be surprised at how reasonable your student can be when the issue is addressed calmly before it becomes a problem and when you ask for her input as an adult.
- Try to find a balance between independence and family responsibilities. Your student is not a boarder, but is still a member of the family. However, she has been away for a while. Negotiate carefully how much you will expect of her while she is home. Will she have some responsibilities? What will you continue to do for her? Will she do her own laundry? Help with some meals? Clean up after herself in the kitchen? Be expected to watch or transport younger siblings?
- Make a plan to discuss any other issues that may be pending. Sometimes addressing problems early in the vacation will avoid them existing as an uncomfortable undercurrent throughout the vacation. Do you need to have a discussion about grades, drinking, money, behavior? Plan ahead of time to sit down for a frank discussion. Listen carefully and remain calm. Get the discussion out of the way and then let it go so that you can both enjoy the visit.
- Take some time over the vacation to get to know the new person that your student is becoming. The changes may be radical or they may be slight. This is an ideal opportunity to learn about your student in a new way. Remember to look for, and acknowledge, the positive changes that you see.
Having your student home can be a wonderful experience if you expect some adjustments, plan ahead, and communicate openly and directly with your student. He will appreciate your honesty and your willingness to listen to what he has to say. You will all enjoy reconnecting and reacquainting. If you recognize that the family dynamic has changed, you will be better able to adjust and enjoy the experience.
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Noosa is 150 kms north of Brisbane, a 90 minute drive from the Brisbane International Airport (BNE). It services over 200 international and domestic flights daily.
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The item Glossary is a glossary of terminology used in the mechanical engineering sector and a technical dictionary in one. It is designed to support students who work with specialist texts in German and English and is available free of charge as both a web application and an app.
The item Glossary currently comprises a bilingual technical dictionary (DE>EN, EN>DE) with approximately 26,000 entries. It contains key terms that students can expect to encounter when studying general mechanical engineering and the fundamentals of electrical engineering and mathematics. Also included is material from the "Taschenwörterbuch Maschinenbau & Elektrotechnik Deutsch – Englisch" by Günter Glass, which is published by the Hueber Verlag in Ismaning, Germany.
The glossary, which is also bilingual, defines key terms in an explanatory text, sometimes with an accompanying picture or diagram. Glossary entries indicate related terminology, too.
New entries are being added all the time. To date, there are entries on the following subject areas: "Electrical engineering", "ergonomics", "production processes", "conveying technology", "design technology", "mechanical engineering" "mechatronics", "metrology and sensor technology" and "control technology". Work is still ongoing to significantly expand the number of keywords in these specialist areas. Additional areas such as "material strength", "machine dynamics", "mathematics", "material science" and "lean management / lean production" are being prepared.
Professor Heinrich Kern from Ilmenau University of Technology is the specialist overseeing the content of the glossary entries.
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The item Glossary is accessed via the multilingual dictionary (currently DE>EN and EN>DE). You can enter any term in the search field and the system will immediately search for matching content. Your search results will include all the relevant entries that are listed in the item Glossary. Keywords in the dictionary marked with a "G" have a corresponding glossary entry.


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With destinations on all continents of the world the airplane has become the most important means of transportation for medium and long range distances. This guarantees the economic growth and advances international collaboration.
The predicted growth of air traffic requires innovative ideas and technological solutions with respect to efficiency and environmental impacts for the new future generation of aircraft in the following decades. With the upcoming wide body airplane AIRBUS A380 the technical limits of the conventional airliner configuration are attained. Aerodynamics, range, and capacity have been optimized and no significant improvements seem to be within reach for this setup. To fill this gap in the future, the European aircraft industry and research facilities have already started investigating new, unconventional transport aircraft configurations.
Goals of the VELA-project
The VELA-Project was launched in mid 2002 and is founded by the European Union (EU). Its runtime is currently limited to three years. Further projects, which will use and improve knowledge gained on the VELA-Project results are expected.
With AIRBUS as the leading company, 17 European partners from both industry and research sectors are working to gain knowledge in all fields of aircraft design. The goal is to find out the benefits and potential, but also the problems of a flying wing transport aircraft. The VELA-Project is the first step in a long-term process of the development of a next generation transport aircraft, that will secure and strengthen Europe's position in the international aicraft manufacturing market for the next 30-50 years.
A wide database is currently being generated to aid with all the gained knowledge rapid design of Flying Wings. Engineers are examineing classic topics of aircraft design such as aerodynamics, stability and control, and structures, as well as issues beeing important for the succes of a real commercial aircraft like cabin layout, evacuation, and passenger acceptance. As a starting point, two different Flying Wings were designed to cover the wide range of possible configurations (VELA 1 and VELA 2). Contributing work from partners build upon these two configurations.
Under the leadership of the Institute of Aerodynamics and Flow Technology (DLR), light weight wind tunnel models of the two configurations will be built by DLR and ONERA in 1:50 scale. The models will be used for wind tunnel tests in Toulouse (France) and in Braunschweig (Germany). While in Toulouse static tests will be performed, in Braunschweig a special setup for dynamic tests will be used.
Another task assigned to the Institute of Aerodynamics and Flow Technology, is the numerical optimization of the Flying Wing. Under consideration of some constraints several geometry parameters will be varied to find the optimal configuration. Each partner of the VELA-Consortium will start with a different geometry to produce a wide database for later use in design tasks. For aerodynamical calculations the DLR-Codes FLOWER and TAU will be used.
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Nearly four out of 10 households are worried about affording their energy bills this winter, and 70pc of those, or 6 million households across England, plan to cut back on heating, a survey for the Consumer Focus watchdog found.
But millions of pounds available through the Government's Warm Front scheme to help the poorest households with insulation and cutting bills is being left unclaimed, Consumer Focus, Citizens Advice, Age UK and the National Children's Bureau said.
The organisations are jointly urging those worried about their bills to find out if they are eligible for the scheme, which the Government has revealed was underspent by more than £50m over the last year.
Consumer Focus programme director Jonathan Stearn said: "A cold home can damage your health, so it's very worrying that high energy prices are leading so many people to cut back on their heating.
"We want to make sure that as many people as possible are helped to cut their bills and stay warm and well through the Warm Front scheme this year. We would urge anyone struggling with their bills to find out if they can claim free help."
Age UK spokesman Mervyn Kohler said: "Warm Front is being phased out. When this year's budget is exhausted, that's it. But so far applications are really low and the scheme may gift an underspend back to the Treasury.
"A cold home is a serious health hazard, and older households, who are particularly at risk, can act now, knowing that by Christmas they will be warmer and better prepared for the dangers and worries of a cold winter."
Rachel Monaghan, senior development officer of health and wellbeing at the National Children's Bureau, said: "Some families with children in the UK will have to make the choice whether to heat or eat this winter.
"We know many families are struggling to cope with rising fuel bills and are having to cut back on other essentials like food. We also know that growing up in a cold and damp home can have a real effect on children's health, learning and enjoyment of life.
"The Warm Front scheme can help cut bills and keep families warm and healthy, so we urge anyone worried about their fuel bills to find out as soon as they can if they are eligible to receive support."
Citizens Advice said it could help with applications for a Warm Front grant.
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